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Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane Present Varun Tandon’s Festival-Winning Short ‘Thursday Special’

Their endorsement elevates the acclaimed short’s profile ahead of a January 29 premiere on Humans of Cinema.

Overview

  • The two filmmakers have joined as presenters for Thursday Special, a short by National Award winner Varun Tandon.
  • The film will debut online on January 29 via the Humans of Cinema YouTube channel.
  • Anubha Fatehpuria and Ramakanth Dayama star as Ram and Shakuntala in a story centered on ageing, companionship, and a cherished Thursday ritual.
  • The short has earned more than 25 festival awards since premiering at Mecal Pro in Barcelona, including a Küstendorf 2025 prize selected by Emir Kusturica.
  • Produced by Karan Luthra with Krati Tandon as co-writer and executive producer, the film drew praise from Sircar and Motwane for its delicate storytelling and focus on everyday lives.